For some reason I have a thing for bittersweet Christmas songs. I guess it's just interesting for a dour reminder of life even during this incredibly joyful season. Some of us aren't as lucky as other. Some have to work on Christmas. Others have to work all the way up until Christmas.
Elf's Lament is the tale of a bitter toymaker. Toiling everyday in the awful conditions of the North Pole, the little elf works his frozen hinder year-round making toys for kids, only to get none of the glory when the "fat man"(as he's referred to in the son) delivers the toys on Christmas night.
It's not like it's even worth it anyways. All the crappy wooden trains he makes are just going to be thrown away. The elf soon finds a few like-minded individuals and draws up a petition asking to redefine "employment" under the fat man's rule. Yes, he forms an elf union. And if fatty objects, well he'll soon be wondering where the toys went!
Although you won't see it in the video, the CD track features vocals from crooner Michael Bublé. I only mention this because I like mentioning his name. Bublé. It's fun to say. Try to say it some time!
Bublé!
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